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Tomahawk'd
At a Wisconsin resort, Jackson and Erin meet as children forming a bond that is continued through letters even after the summer ends. Their adolescence is turbulent and it finds them separated from each other until an emergency in Jack’s life brings them back together in adulthood.
Tomahawk’d, a coming of age story, full of suspense and twists with characters to love and hate.
Tomahawk’d, a coming of age story, full of suspense and twists with characters to love and hate.
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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Diane S. Bauden
4 books10 followersDi lives in the Midwest with her longtime partner, and their two dogs, Matty and Bella. She has seven siblings who are the foundation of her being. In addition to writing, Di owns and operates a pet-sitting service and the online newswire service, The Open Press, Inc. Di is also the production editor on the fabulous Chicago GLBT podcast, Windy City Queercast. She loves photography www.theskieshaveit.info and playing in her rose garden. She can be found @dsbauden on Twitter in addition to her own website www.dsbauden.com.
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January 13, 2020
“You know, I was never that happy to see my best friends. I just don’t understand it.”
“Well, Mother, then maybe you never had a friend as good as Jack because I miss her all the time when we’re apart."
I just love gal pals, don't you?
"The two had felt an instant bond between them. Small glances and touches made that bond grow every day they spent together. They weren’t sure exactly what the feeling was between them, they just knew they couldn’t wait to see the other and feel it again."
What a beautiful childhood friends to lovers this was. The characters were so well written, not just the two MCs but Jackie and Erin's dad. I loved everyone except Katie, she can choke. Erin/Hawk and Jackson was so adorable. The cluelessness especially of Erin, the continuous praise of each other, wow!
"Jack. You’re one of the smartest people I know."
"You’re really talented, Hawk. Never stop drawing or your biggest fan will be really sad."
I really wish them realizing their feelings for each other should've been given more focus, especially to Erin's.. The tattoo scene aka the turning point of their relationship was my favourite scene easily.
Every few pages the book teased the 'reason for their separation' It was so frustrating and scary like just tell me already. I was expecting the reveal to be a bigger thing and more hurtful tbh.
"Without you in her life, her eyes don’t sparkle anymore. … When she came in last night after talking to you, that sparkle was back."
I love how Jackie always supported their relationship.
"Why on earth would you do something so ridiculous?”
Erin turned to face her. “It’s quite simple, Mother. Because I love her.”
Katie could hardly form her next words she was so flabbergasted. “Wh…what do you mean by that?”
“I. Love. Her. Does that honestly surprise you? Did you think I could ever forget about her, even after all this time?” When Katie just sat and stared at her, she continued. “I know you did your damnedest to keep us apart, Mother, but I’m not a child anymore and I’m finally going to live my life the way I choose. I choose to be with Jack.”
Finally!!! She told Katie off. You know what that is? Growth.
"'Sure it will, Jack. Who wouldn’t want to spend their life here with you?” If it wouldn’t make my mom go into a tizzy fit, I’d do it in a heartbeat.
“You never know, Hawk. You never know.”'
I KNEW IT!!!
“Well, Mother, then maybe you never had a friend as good as Jack because I miss her all the time when we’re apart."
I just love gal pals, don't you?
"The two had felt an instant bond between them. Small glances and touches made that bond grow every day they spent together. They weren’t sure exactly what the feeling was between them, they just knew they couldn’t wait to see the other and feel it again."
What a beautiful childhood friends to lovers this was. The characters were so well written, not just the two MCs but Jackie and Erin's dad. I loved everyone except Katie, she can choke. Erin/Hawk and Jackson was so adorable. The cluelessness especially of Erin, the continuous praise of each other, wow!
"Jack. You’re one of the smartest people I know."
"You’re really talented, Hawk. Never stop drawing or your biggest fan will be really sad."
I really wish them realizing their feelings for each other should've been given more focus, especially to Erin's.. The tattoo scene aka the turning point of their relationship was my favourite scene easily.
Every few pages the book teased the 'reason for their separation' It was so frustrating and scary like just tell me already. I was expecting the reveal to be a bigger thing and more hurtful tbh.
"Without you in her life, her eyes don’t sparkle anymore. … When she came in last night after talking to you, that sparkle was back."
I love how Jackie always supported their relationship.
"Why on earth would you do something so ridiculous?”
Erin turned to face her. “It’s quite simple, Mother. Because I love her.”
Katie could hardly form her next words she was so flabbergasted. “Wh…what do you mean by that?”
“I. Love. Her. Does that honestly surprise you? Did you think I could ever forget about her, even after all this time?” When Katie just sat and stared at her, she continued. “I know you did your damnedest to keep us apart, Mother, but I’m not a child anymore and I’m finally going to live my life the way I choose. I choose to be with Jack.”
Finally!!! She told Katie off. You know what that is? Growth.
"'Sure it will, Jack. Who wouldn’t want to spend their life here with you?” If it wouldn’t make my mom go into a tizzy fit, I’d do it in a heartbeat.
“You never know, Hawk. You never know.”'
I KNEW IT!!!
July 17, 2016
This is such a sweet story. I love every bit of it and especially the ending. Although I'm not a fan of stories that jump back and forth between the present and past in Tomahawk'd that works just great. The main characters are two very likable people on their journey from girls to women, their journey to love and family.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys sweet and tender love stories.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys sweet and tender love stories.
July 11, 2018
Sweet!
Nothing extraordinary but there is no way one can read this and not regard this story as heart-warming.
Nothing extraordinary but there is no way one can read this and not regard this story as heart-warming.
April 11, 2013
Despite falling under the umbrella of Lesbian Erotic Fiction (which I tend to avoid), this piece represents a period piece (early 1990s), a modern teen girl bildungsroman and contains many supportive lesbian (and antagonist lesbian) characters.... and hilarious homophobes. The Wisconsin Dells scenery was warm and familiar to me personally, but might be exotic for some. I do think it's tragic that this piece wasn't billed as YA and given a wider audience.
October 1, 2012
Of course I loved this book, I wrote it! :) Seriously though, I hope you do as well and I appreciate all the folks who have read and rated it. Thank you!
March 9, 2015
Cute, sweet story. Not much really going on in the way of a new or different plot, but it's a great piece of nostalgia. My only complaint was the hackneyed tacked on "epilogue". Other than that, it was an enjoyable read.
January 14, 2014
Wonderful storyline with endearing characters. I fell in love Jackson and Erin and their enduring love story <3
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